GEM members have spoken — and we’re proud to recognize Heather Harmon as our inaugural GEM of the Year.

This award honors the member who most consistently em...

Building companies is hard. Heck, life is hard. Even if you’re not leading a company.

We’ve all done it. You get caught up in the day to day, checking one thing after the next off your endless task list. Selling your next customer on your value proposition. The third reply to an industry advocate you need at your next event. Reporting a bug for your engineers. Signing ...

The compliance clock is ticking for property managers. What once started as a best practice in rental listings is rapidly becoming a regulatory expectation that demands real action. Fee disclosures that were previously buried in fine print, PDFs, or buried conversations during the leasing process are now in the crosshairs of regulators and lawmakers.

This shift creates...

GEM remains a highly intentional community of proptech builders, operators, investors, and advisors—spanning roles, sectors, and geographies across the Built World.

Looking back on 2025, there is much to be proud of. Despite continued macro uncertainty across real estate and venture, the community stayed active, curious, and deeply engaged. We convened more in-...

For the first time in modern history, an entire generation faces the prospect of being permanently priced out of homeownership, with long-term consequences for wealth accumulation, community stability, and economic mobility. At the same time, the philanthropic landscape has quietly changed. Donor-advised funds have accumulated unprecedented levels of capital, much of it sitti...